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Domestic News
February 21, 1784
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Exeter, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In this city, the poor are suffering due to extreme seasonal severity, prompting the corporation to request clergymen to preach charity sermons on Sunday next for their relief. Citizens are urged to contribute compassionately.
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The distresses of the poor in this city, owing to the extreme severity of the season, are so alarming, that the corporation have been induced to request the respective Clergymen to preach CHARITY SERMONS on Sunday next, for their immediate relief. -- There probably never was a stronger call upon the compassion and charity of such of the citizens as have it in their power to contribute; and it is hoped that the humane and liberal spirit for which this city has been distinguished, will be exerted on this present melancholy occasion.
What sub-type of article is it?
Charity Or Relief
Economic
Weather
What keywords are associated?
Poor Distress
Charity Sermons
Severe Season
Citizen Contributions
Domestic News Details
Event Date
Sunday Next
Outcome
immediate relief for the poor through charity sermons and contributions
Event Details
The corporation requested clergymen to preach charity sermons on Sunday next due to alarming distress of the poor from extreme seasonal severity, calling on citizens to contribute compassionately.